I want all six…
But, I’d take…
“nice” over “ambitious,”
“humble” over “accomplished,”
and “dedicated” over “smart”
…any day.
Bassam Salem
I want all six…
But, I’d take…
“nice” over “ambitious,”
“humble” over “accomplished,”
and “dedicated” over “smart”
…any day.
Bassam is a tech executive and entrepreneur known for his interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to helping others. He founded AI company AtlasRTX (acquired in 2022) and now leads Mindshare Ventures, advising founders, executives, and teams. An Egyptian-American, he was raised in Egypt, France, England, and Utah; he holds CS degrees (BS, MS, MPhil) and an MBA from the University of Utah where he is now a Trustee. He is based in Utah, USA and writes, speaks, and advises on character & culture, leadership & excellence, and the long game.
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The “dedicated vs. smart” line stopped me for a second. I felt better when I imagined a person who was smart but not dedicated. Of course dedicated but not smart is challenging as well. This reminds me of one of my long time favorite HBR articles: Competent Jerks, Lovable Fools, and the Formation of Social Networks. http://ow.ly/oooHQ
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